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Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond

Holiday home in Covington with kitchen and patio

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Covington, LA
  • Place, Covington Trailhead
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Abita Brewing Company
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeview Regional Medical Center
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond

CHARMING COUNTRY RETREAT

Bright, inviting and filled with charm, this 1700 sq ft upper level duplex is a 3 bedroom, two bath guest house located on 10 acres in the country with a private entryway and drive. There is plenty of space, both indoors and outdoors, for relaxing and spending quality time with friends or family during your peaceful country retreat. The surrounding grounds include views of pasture land, farm animals, woods and a large pond. Guests are welcome to feed the pond fish and turtles, food is provided by the owners. (This is a NO FISHING pond.) This peaceful rental is an absolutely perfect place to get away from the fast-paced chaos of everyday city life and to slow down and enjoy the fresh air and peace and quiet of the country. Although located in the peaceful country, numerous restaurants, grocery stores, drug stores and other shopping are located within 6 to 10 miles. Property is located 20-25 minutes away from the Towns of Covington, Folsom, Mandeville and Abita Springs during non-rush hour, and is a one hour drive to New Orleans.

This beautiful property features 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a large combined open breakfast, dining and living room area with beautiful vaulted ceilings, 2 baths and utility room with washer and dryer.

In order to keep our prices fair for all guests, our pricing is based on the number of guests in your group. Baseprice is for the first 2 guests. The cost for each additional guest over 2 is $10 per night.

Bedrooms comfortably sleep 6 people. (If you wish to bring your own air mattresses and set them up in the great room/living room, you can book more people than 6 people.)
Bedroom furnishings include:

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full Bed

FULL KITCHEN stocked with: coffee station, stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, glasses, coffee cups, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen basics.

Amenities also include: Flat-screen TV with cable including Netflix, Hulu, Roku and Amazon Prime, free wifi, board games, central air and heat and ceiling fans. Linens and towels are included, and the utility room includes a full size washer and dryer stocked with laundry soap.

OUTDOORS: Rental outdoor space includes a large private back porch with outdoor furniture and large wooden swing. Enjoy morning coffee or breakfast on the back porch while listening to the beautiful sounds of birds all around you. Or wind down on the back patio in the evenings with your beverage of choice while the tree frogs, crickets and cicadas lull you into a relaxed state of peace. Outdoor games include cornhole and giant Jenga. Relax and picnic by the pond, and enjoy feeding the pond fish and turtles (fish/turtle food available at no charge. Fishing is prohibited.)

OFF STREET PRIVATE PARKING that pulls up directly to the rental entryway and can accommodate as many vehicles as necessary.

SMOKING POLICY Smoking is prohibited inside the rental.. Smoking is allowed in the open grounds surrounding the guest house and at the the pond.

Minimum renter age is 21. Photo ID may be required upon check-in. IF YOU ARRIVE WITH ADDITIONAL GUESTS NOT NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR ORIGINAL BOOKING, YOU WILL BE ASSESSED AN ADDITIONAL INVOICE FOR THEIR COSTS AND ASK TO PAY PRIOR TO THEIR BEING ALLOWED TO STAY. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Covington

Located in Covington, this holiday home is in a rural area. H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pontchartrain Vineyards and Abita Brewing Company.
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Covington, LA

What's nearby

  • Pontchartrain Vineyards - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Covington Trailhead - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Abita Brewing Company - 24 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 31 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 39 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ellen's Snowballs & Old Fashioned Malts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lil' Tast'a Cajun A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Georges Grill - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Pontchartrain Vineyards, Bogue Chitto River and Saint Joseph Seminary College. Covington Trailhead and H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Schowalter

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Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests